Barcelona are working quickly behind the scenes to extend Frenkie de Jong’s contract, with the goal of reaching a full agreement before the end of this week.
The Dutch midfielder has already made it clear that he wants to stay at the club, and both sides have been negotiating in recent weeks to sort out the final details. According to Gerard Romero, the deal is progressing well, and Barcelona are eager to get everything wrapped up in the coming days.
The club sees this renewal as more than just securing De Jong’s future. With his new contract, Barcelona expect to create additional breathing room under La Liga’s Financial Fair Play regulations. That flexibility is crucial as the club works to register new signings, including goalkeeper Joan Garcia and top target Nico Williams from Athletic Club.
Even with De Jong’s renewal, the club still needs to make space on the wage bill. Players like Pablo Torre, Ansu Fati, Pau Victor, Andreas Christensen, and Iñaki Peña remain on the list of possible departures. However, Sporting Director Deco has publicly stated that they are hoping to avoid a major sale this summer.
Instead, Barcelona are focused on smart financial management keeping key players like De Jong, offloading fringe names, and strengthening the squad where needed. Time is ticking, but inside the club, there’s confidence that everything will fall into place before the month comes to an end.
